Java

Freitags, 10:00–10:40 Uhr, 1. - 15. Mai, Kadampa Meditationszentrum Schweiz, Mirabellenstrasse 1, 8048 Zürich-Altstetten, 7.50CHF, https://www.kadampa.ch/freitag-morgen-meditation/ Gönn dir eine 40-minütige Atemmeditation mit einfühlsamen Erklärungen, die dir hilft, zur Ruhe zu kommen und neue Energie zu tanken. Spüre, wie dein Geist klarer wird, sich innere Anspannung löst und du dich leichter fühlst. Diese Meditation ist die perfekte Gelegenheit, dich bewusst mit dir selbst zu verbinden und den Übergang ins Wochenende achtsam zu gestalten. Die geführten Meditationen sind Drop-In-Kurse – eine Anmeldung ist nicht erforderlich. Komm einfach vorbei, geniesse die wohltuende Atmosphäre und starte deinen Freitagmorgen voller Gelassenheit.

**[⚠️ >>Ticket needed (click here)<<](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/eating-drinking/pub-quiz-xl-optional-matching-for-singles-7439434700458880223.html) or** **[www.social-circle.ch](www.social-circle.ch)** 🎉 **Pub Quiz Night at Casa Helvetia** 🎉 Join us for a night full of **mind-bending questions**, **unexpected twists**, and **more laughs than right answers** (probably). Whether you're a trivia wizard or just really good at pretending you know stuff, this night’s for you! Join our whatsapp group for updates on this event: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/FY1WpeStk5x8WyIXQ5hl66](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FY1WpeStk5x8WyIXQ5hl66) 📍 **Location:** Casa Helvetia 💰 **Price:** 15.- (includes tasty snacks + a prize for the winning team 🍾) 👥 **How Teams Work:** 🔹 Got a crew? Awesome, bring your squad and show us what you've got! 🔹 Looking to mingle with singles? We’ve got you! → Think 2 girls + 2 guys = the perfect cocktail of brainpower and awkward icebreakers 🔹 Not single? No problem! We’ll still team you up with some brilliant minds and maybe a few terrible guessers for balance 🏆 **What’s in it for you?** Glory, bragging rights, and the sweet, sweet taste of Prosecco-fueled victory. 💬 **Come for the trivia, stay for the chaos.** Spots are limited, so grab your seat before your smarter friend does! 🎟️ ​P.S. Pictures might be taken during the event, if you do not want it please let the organizer know. Tickets are non-refundable. **Want more events like this? Join our WhatsApp community:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KWSK2jINyuG9uHHjtxfnmP?mode=gi_t](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KWSK2jINyuG9uHHjtxfnmP?mode=gi_t)

DE Wir treffen uns zum Zeichnen zwischen Oerlikon und Unterstrass. Und skizzieren zwischen Schulhäusern, Strassenkreuzungen, hohen Wohnblöcken, Café Philo und GZ Buchegg. Wir treffen uns um 14 Uhr vor dem Coop Guggach (Tramhaltestelle Brunnenhof). *Wie immer, bring dein eigenes Skizzenbuch und Stifte und wenn du hast, einen kleinen Hocker mit.* *Alle sind willkommen, die gerne zeichnen und Freude am Austausch mit anderen Urban Sketcher\*innen haben. Ich freue mich auf dich.* EN We meet to draw between Oerlikon and Unterstrass. And we will sketch among shool buildings, street crossings, high apartment blocks, Café Philo and GZ Buchegg. We meet at 2 pm in front of Coop Guggach. *As always, bring your own sketchbook and pens. Everyone is welcome who likes to draw and enjoys sharing their drawing(s) at the end with everybody. I look forward to seeing you soon.*

**Today's schedule**: **[https://www.instagram.com/p/DXRl8bOjGpH/](https://www.instagram.com/p/DXRl8bOjGpH/)** . ***Mostly outdoors event***, if rainy/cold we can go indoors . **❤️ WELCOME HOME** @ **Connection Space❤️** *Meet **new friends**. Reconnect with **old** ones. Feel at **home** — inspired by old traditional Greek cafés, where grandparents knew that the best connections happen over a drink and good company* . * **free** event. **No registration** needed - just **RSVP** below * **See** **[PHOTOS & VIDEOS](https://photos.app.goo.gl/o476bvQ6ZC8CGhG57)** of our previous events * **Join** our **WHATSAPP** with **zero-spam** promise (if link not work try opening with https://web.whatsapp.com/ ) **[https://chat.whatsapp.com/G01nWpon13VB0gebrqFmfx?mode=gi_t](https://chat.whatsapp.com/G01nWpon13VB0gebrqFmfx?mode=gi_t)** * **Join** our **[INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/wearetheconnectionspace/)** for **latest info** on this event and **extra events** . . **Why? Offline fun meaningful connections** is what we all deeply desire and makes us truly happy and healthy (scientifically proven - read below)! . . **How?** We are not a "social drinks meetup" - instead we create **one** event to **make new friends** with many **free** and **fun** **optional** activities: * **mostly outdoors event**, weather allowing, if not we can go indoors * 19:00 - 00:00 join the fun and simply **talk to anyone** ! * **NEW** 20:00 **Food-truck**, crazy tasty Gyros 🙏 * 20:00 **Speed-friending** (separate room) guaranteed process to meet new people while having fun - with moderator * 20:30 **Slow-Friending** (separate room) more time & deeper connection * 21:00 live music outdoors with Emre * 21:00 **Playful games (team vs team)** (separate room) lets stop adults ok?! With moderator * **NEW** 22:00 **Hits dance party** (with DJ Vera) * **New-comer area** (never was easier to spark a conversation, with ice-breakers, optional for first time attendees) * **Fun** social card/board **games** * **Mindful** card/board **games** * **Outdoors area -** beautiful & big * **4** **chill-out rooms** (if you prefer quietness) * **German-speaking** area (falls du nur Deutsch sprechen möchtest) . . . * We booked 100% of the location so its **safe to talk to everyone** * ***The event is inspired*** *by the [Swiss Stammtisch](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stammtisch) and Greek village coffeeshops ("[Καφενείο](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kafenio)"), once vibrant [community hubs](https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=569660528&sxsrf=AM9HkKlXnclaLfgcockKtdr9qHdmD5jaGw:1696060562834&q=greek+%5D(https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=569660528&sxsrf=AM9HkKlXnclaLfgcockKtdr9qHdmD5jaGw:1696060562834&q=greek+)%CE%BA%CE%B1%CF%86%CE%B5%CE%BD%CE%B5%CE%B9%CE%BF&source=lnms&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi52fX67dGBAxXnlf0HHZNiBHUQ0pQJegQICRAB&biw=1460&bih=913&dpr=2&udm=2) where people gathered daily. We innovate this concept with a modern twist. I, Christos, fondly remember visiting these with my grandfather and now revive this fading tradition with a modern twist. Hope you enjoy it ❤️* * 95% of people come **solo** \- you can too❤️ * Want to **host an activity** in 1 of our 4 private rooms? Workshops, games, connection activities, music, or any other ideas then send a message to Christos on 0768175380 * **Everyone is welcome**! Wir wollen gerne mehr **Schweizer/innen** dabei haben! Alle sind willkommen und die meisten können Deutsch sprechen. Not an expat event. **Everyone is welcome**! * The "**Connection Space**" meetup group is an independent meetup group and not associated any other group * **Testimonials** (scroll to "photos" section to read testimonials) *"The best event I know on Meetup to connect to new friends."* *"First participation, an evening to remember!"* *"So far in 7 years this is the first time I see a really good organised event!"* *"Mega schön" "Had a blast!"* *"I was positively surprised. They organized everything so well; I met some interesting, friendly people. I highly recommend it"* *"Great! Everything excellent, super organized... lots of people. Great atmosphere"* *"I am really grateful for the warm atmosphere, inspiring moments"* * We encourage no/low alcohol consumption and only allow responsible behaviours. . . . . . Want **more info** than our Summary above? Then please read below: . . . . . **WHY?** we ❤️ **uniting people** and building **community** while having **fun!** We truly believe that **fun meaningful offline connections** to new & existing friends makes us truly happy and healthy! Our community meets **every 2 Fridays** in a **homey,** caring and **welcoming** "come as you are" environment ! . **WHAT is this event?** We are not a "party or drinks" meetup, nor we follow a "forced" process and agenda. Instead, we are a **Connection Community** inspired by Greek village cafes and Swiss Stammtisch — a welcoming environment where neighbours gathered as equals to share stories and build lasting friendships. We meet in a "**fixed-rhythm**" every 2 Fridays in a **homey** & **lovingly-hosted space** so you can connect with new and familiar faces. We provide **several optional activities** to help you **connect** with others—so you're free to **explore what resonates** with you! Together these activities create a unique **Connection** **Event.** . . . . **TIPS on how to connect:** * **Look out for a good smile/vibe** in a person/group of 2-3 people and say "Hi my name is xxx, can I join?". * **Try something different** (person, game, table, activity) often until you find **fun** **quality connection.** We have a lot of activities * **Ask** **Support:** we understand going out to meet friends can be a stretch. We make this easy with a fun and safe event. Also you can ask for help from our clearly communicated (see photos of this event) "**People Connectors**" who can help you discreetly to connect with others * **Invest time**(not quickly just come by) as friendships are an investment * **Come back**: big turnaround, people come randomly at each event, so you never know who you ll meet . . **.** **Some final words:** * **Bravo** **to you** for the courage to go out to meet new people! We know **everyone is unique** \- thats why we got a big new\-comer area\, 4 co\-hosts welcoming and connecting you\, and many activities for you to **choose** from to find what **suits you**! * **Weather?** Event takes place rain or shine, with indoors rooms and outdoors area that is ultra rain-protected * **Coming late?** no problem, we got many people until closing at 00:00 so come whenever! * **Too many attendees?** no problem, we got the space! Also as per the "what" above: you define what makes the event meaningful for you! Furthermore, the co-organisers have one goal: to say hi and introduce you to the event and people (if you want to please ask)! Finally remember: you dont have to talk to everyone, focus in a few people! Less is more! If you dont know where to start look for a good smile or an activity more matching to you. From there keep on trying people and activities.. * **Why so many options above for connection?** We always have: a first-timer area, Fun social games, Mindful games, ice-breaker questions or simply just talk freely to anyone. Often we add: Speed-friending and a Music jam. We believe **you are unique** and each of us prefers different ways of connection. Also we want to provide an opportunity for everyone to try something new * **Easy and Safe:** We have the whole location reserved for us so its safe to open up and meet new friends (unlike bars in Zürich where people find it strange if strangers talk to them). Christos and volunteers will also help with connection. Read more info below. * **Christos** (see [PHOTO](https://photos.app.goo.gl/pdtVaVGCyDEJ28uE8)) and our co-organisers will be wearing name budges and will aim to **welcome** **everyone.** * more info via our **[LINKS](http://linktr.ee/connectionspace)** * Yes YOU are **good** & **courageous** for looking for new fun connections! * Everyone is in same situation and you ll be surprised how **friendly people** are ❤️ * Come **early** though **later** also ok as many people there **until 00:00** * **It works**! We heard of many new friendships, living together and even getting a new job * **Mindful Connection Games:** from [The School of Life](https://www.theschooloflife.com/shop/?_product_type=games-card-sets) available: Confessions Game, The Friendship Game, Connection Game, The Loser Game, Games for grown-ups and three sets of "100 questions" (Conversation Toolkit & Careers & Relationships) * **Fun Social Games:** bring your own **board/card games** or choose from: Cards against humanity, Exploding Kittens, Codenames, Debatable, Sotally Tober, Taboo, Mafia, Uno, Monopoly and more. . . . . ``` Disclaimer & participation terms (Connection Space): By registering for and/or attending this event (“Event”), you agree: Registration required. Follow organizer/venue instructions; we may refuse entry or remove anyone for safety/behavior.You attend voluntarily and at your own risk; risks include injury/illness, conflicts/harassment, emotional distress, and property loss/damage.To the maximum extent permitted by law, Connection Space/organizers/staff/venue/partners aren’t liable for injury, loss, theft, damage, or costs; this doesn’t limit liability where unlawful (e.g., gross negligence/intent).Zero tolerance for violence, threats, harassment/discrimination, unwanted touching, weapons, illegal drugs, or unsafe/excessively intoxicated behavior. Report issues; we may remove participants and contact security/police/emergency services.You’re responsible for your health/fitness, alcohol use, transport home, allergies/diet; no allergen-free guarantee.You’re responsible for your belongings and any damage you cause.Photos/video/audio may be recorded and used for marketing by Connection Space/partners; opt out by telling us at check-in (we’ll try, but can’t guarantee exclusion from background footage).You must follow third-party venue rules; we may change schedule/location/format for safety or operational reasons. Finally, the organisers have the right to refuse entry with and without a ticket as the organizers see fit. In case of a ticket purchase a full refund will be made in that case. ```

This is a real hike (22km / 5¾ hrs). Or not. Or maybe. Well ... a mix of hiking and wine tasting. On Friday 1 May (and on 2/3 May), winemakers open their doors. It is the «Day of the Open Wine Cellar». So let’s have a look. (Expand here and read the description!) But still: The main idea is hiking. We will walk with just a bit of side activity. IN SHORT: * 08:05h: Meet under the «Blue Angel» * Hike of ca. 5¾ hrs (pure walking time) * Some wine tasting (... which will bring it to 8-ish hours) #################### TRAVEL - OUTBOUND: * 08:05h: Meet under the «Blue Angel» * 06:16h: S12 (dir. Schaffhausen) Zürich HB (platform 43/44) to Andelfingen * 08:54h: Arrival at Andelfingen & start of the hike * 09:30h: After ca. ½ hour of walking, arrival at the first vineyard/winemaker THE HIKE: * Duration: 5¾ hrs (plus all the breaks) * Distance: 22km * Ascent/descent: 480m / 490m * SAC classification: T1 (yellow) * Map: [https://schweizmobil.ch/de/tour/945467988](https://schweizmobil.ch/de/tour/945467988) * Well, let’s see how far we get… TO BRING: * Big backpack to carry all the wine you buy LUNCH: * Around 12:30h-ish at Flaach or Berg am Irchel * Whatever food is available at the winemakers there HIGHLIGHTS: * Day of the open wine cellar: [https://deutschschweizerwein.ch/offene-weinkeller/](https://deutschschweizerwein.ch/offene-weinkeller/) * This year the plan is for a completely different region than in 2022 and 2025, but maybe the pictures do give a rough impression: * 2022: [https://www.meetup.com/zurich-hike-outdoor/photos/32348970/](https://www.meetup.com/zurich-hike-outdoor/photos/32348970/) * 2025: [https://www.meetup.com/zurich-hike-outdoor/photos/35311467/](https://www.meetup.com/zurich-hike-outdoor/photos/35311467/) WINE CELLARS ALONG THE ROUTE: * If you look at the map (see link), you will see that we pass many winemakers participating in the open day. * I put a pin into the map for the winemakers en-route (incl. the website address of the winemaker) TRAVEL - RETURN: * Target: Return from Eglisau train station * Trains (S9) from Eglisau every hour at xx:21h and xx:51h * Travel time Eglisau-Zürich HB: 32 minutes * Else ... bus from as far as we get TICKET COST w/Halbtax: * CHF 14.- (w/HT) for a ZVV all-zones 9-o'clock day-pass - on a public holiday it is valid before 09:00h! * (if you need a ticket to get to HB from anywhere in the ZVV, get the all-zones day pass already then!) * Plus lunch plus any items you might buy on the way. TICKET COST w/GA: * Travel fully covered * Plus lunch plus any items you might buy on the way. #################### DISCLAIMER: This is NOT a guided tour. Instead, this is a casual meetup of individuals responsible for their actions, choices and judgement. The hike is on your own risk and judgement. It is your own responsibility to assess the requirements and difficulty of this hike as well as your capabilities and fitness condition. You need to assure adequate equipment (boots, clothes,...) and insurance cover as if you were going by yourself. Also, check the weather forecast. If you are unsure about the hike, do research further detail e.g. on the internet. The organiser holds no responsibility for any injuries or death that might result directly or indirectly from this event. The organiser does not warrant on the accuracy of the description of the hike. By joining the hike, you accept the terms explained above.

**The wild and creative side of Zurich** Do you also think Zurich is a boring city? Then come to this tour. Zürich-Born To Be Wild shows the wild and creative side of Zurich. Topics: Bircher-Müesli, Plastic Waste, Black Holes, Warped Time, Queer Balls, Magical Theatre, Expressionist Poetry, Invisible Matter, Revolution, Putsch, Schizophrenia, Anarchy, Reichstag Fire, Nobel Peace Prize and much more. This city tour largely goes through the original sites and takes about two hours. Highlights of the tour: Einstein, Schrödinger, Joyce, Hesse, Lenin, Trotzki, Dada, CG Jung, Wagner... Tour guide: Bernhard Eisenbarth Born to be wild Tour is free of charge. Fundraising in favor of social welfare: [Winterhilfe Zürich](https://zh.winterhilfe.ch/). *Further dates (in german and english) you'll find* **[HERE](https://www.bernhardeisenbarth.ch/touren/stadttour-z%C3%BCrich/)**

Welcome to the Open Level Play Session. This session takes place every Saturday from 12:15 to 13:45 at the Yonex Badminton Hall Hardbrücke. The number of players on the waitlist one week in advance determines the number of courts booked. If you are on the waitlist but can no longer attend, please remove yourself as early as possible. Open to players of all skill levels. This session is for doubles with a relaxed and social focus. Ideal for casual play, improvement and meeting new players. Payment can be made via TWINT after the session.

Be open for change and come into your full potential! Get unstuck with Kundalini Yoga, Pranayam and Meditation and learn the tools to explore your inner riches. Let go of mental trash, find courage and lightness, and bring a sparkling joyfulness into your everyday-life as you gradually connect with your innermost sensitive being. You will leave this class energetically re-charged, with a calm mind, your spirits lifted and a soothed heart. Looking forward to see you! Sat Nam and blessings of grace, Nava No previous knowledge required. This class is for anyone interested in kundalini yoga and meditation, newcomers and seasoned practitioners alike. Regular class: 35.- / 10-class multiple: 320.- (valid 4 months) Students / Unemployed / Kulturlegi: 25.- / 10-class multiple: 225.- (valid 4 months) Visit also: www.yoga2be.ch // Meetup: Yoga2Be - Movement, Energy, Nutrition for Body & Mind http://meetu.ps/c/3DljJ/8Hl5s/a

Welcome to the Open Level Play Session. This session takes place every Saturday from 10:45 to 12:15 at the Yonex Badminton Hall Hardbrücke. The number of players on the waitlist one week in advance determines the number of courts booked. If you are on the waitlist but can no longer attend, please remove yourself as early as possible. Open to players of all skill levels. This session is for doubles with a relaxed and social focus. Ideal for casual play, improvement and meeting new players. Payment can be made via TWINT after the session.

**🌷IMAGINE painting surrounded by flowers all around the place.** **WHAT DO WE DO?** ► **Demo**: I show you how I paint flowers or what is around using watercolors. ► **Motivation**: Together we are creative outdoors. ► **Guidance**: You choose and I explain you the steps. **WHERE?** We go to the peaceful Belvoir Park, one of the oldest landscape gardens in Zurich. Irises, peonies, magnolias, tulips... enchant with their colors. **WHAT IS INCLUDED?** ► **Tutoring:** 3 hours with my guidance and solving your doubts. ► **Material**: Watercolors, watercolor paper, pencil and eraser. **ALL LEVELS** 😓 **Beginner:** "But I have no clue!" **Me:** No worries. I always show the art medium basics and personalized support if you need it. 🤓 **Advance**: "But I don't want to listen the boring explanations!" **Me:** No worries. Start to paint in your rhythm and skip the introduction. **I SPEAK** English, Spanish and German (intermediate level). **WHAT TO BRING?** A small chair or towel and a hat to sit where you want. 😊**Hi! I am Marga and I am here to help you to improve your life.** Let me take care of everything. Good material, relaxing atmosphere, clear organization and kind support. **FOLLOW ME TO LEARN FOR FREE: [Marga Crea Arte](https://www.instagram.com/margacrea_art)** (Youtube/Instagram/Facebook/TikTok).

Welcome to the Competitive Play Session. This session takes place every Saturday from 10:45 to 12:15 at the Yonex Badminton Hall Hardbrücke. The number of players on the waitlist one week in advance determines the number of courts booked. If you are on the waitlist but can no longer attend, please remove yourself as early as possible. Players are accepted into the session based on skill suitability. This session is for experienced players looking for quality games. Play is focused on doubles with a competitive mindset and consistent rallies. You should be comfortable smashing, return smashes and keeping up a moderate tempo throughout the session. New players and those who are new to badminton are welcome to join the PM Session (Open Level Play). Payment can be made via TWINT after the session.

Welcome to the **Task-Buddies** event of the **Zürich Productivity Circle**, where we bring together like-minded individuals to work on personal goals and share the experience of growth in a supportive community. Maybe you are building a business or side hustle, studying for a course, learning a new (programming) language, figuring the tax system out, writing code, prose, or poetry, researching new stocks for your portfolio, tackling your German homework, or upskilling for your job. In all of these cases and more, this is the perfect space for you. In fact, productivity does not end there. Even if you just want to read a psychology book to resolve a personal struggle, sketch a mountain, listen to podcasts, organize your week, respond to unanswered emails and messages, enjoy a novel, or just reflect and meditate, you are very welcome here. For any task that adds positively to your life and can be done sitting down with others (exception: anything noisy/disruptive/disrespectful), you will fit into the events. We will meet at a work-friendly café in Zürich and follow the agenda below. **Agenda:** * **Introductions and food (20-30 mins):** Start with a round of introductions to get to know each other and share what we'll be working on, buy our food and drinks. * **Productive Work Session (1-2 hours)** Dive into your individual tasks in a focussed, distraction-free environment. * **Collective Break and Socializing (\~15 mins):** Take a planned break to stretch, chat, get more coffee, and share insights about your projects. * **Continued Work Session (1-2 hours):** Get back to your tasks with renewed focus and motivation. * **Wrap-Up and Reflections (15+ mins):** Conclude with a reflection on what we accomplished, share productivity tips or questions, discuss plans for future meetups, stay back for more chit chat if you like. **What to Bring:** * Your project or task materials (laptop, charger, books, sketchpad, pen, etc.) * Respectful and kind demeanour * A positive attitude and a willingness to share and learn **Note:** Please ensure that your tasks are suitable for a quiet, communal setting. We aim to maintain a respectful and conducive environment for everyone. **Venue Courtesy:** Out of courtesy for the venue, please order something drinks for yourself. This helps support the café and ensures we can continue to use their space for our meetups.

**Charcoal is messy but fun!!** **WHAT DO WE DO?** Draw with your fingers in this workshop! Demo and practice. **WHAT IS INCLUDED?** ► **Tutoring:** 3 hours with my guidance and solving your doubts. ► **All the** **Material**: Charcoal (different kinds), soft and hard pencils, paper (different kinds), paper wipes, brushes, support board and kneadable art eraser. ► **Art experience**: I create this moment for you. When you paint it, the moment will be unforgettable. Did I mention that painting live is what I love the most? **ALL LEVELS** 😓 **Beginner:** "But I have no clue!" **Me:** No worries. I always show the art medium basics and personalized support if you need it. 🤓 **Advance**: "But I don't want to listen the boring explanations!" **Me:** No worries. Start to paint in your rhythm and skip the introduction. **WHERE?** The Archeological Museum of Zurich University is an inspiring place with handmade objects such as vases, plates and figures from Egypt, Greek and Roman times which are up to 5000 years old. Free entrance to the Museum. **FORMER STUDENT?** Write me before the payment to get your private discount code. **I SPEAK** English, Spanish and German (level B). **Hi! I am Marga and I am here to help you to improve your life.** Let me take care of everything. Good material, relaxing atmosphere, clear organization and kind support. **FOLLOW ME TO LEARN MORE: [Marga Crea Arte](https://www.instagram.com/margacrea_art)** (Youtube/Instagram/Facebook/TikTok).

**Latest Dojo Location!** **Knotty Pine Brewing** 1765 W 3rd Ave, Columbus, OH 43212 We're going to try a new dojo location for a few weeks and see how it works Dojos are informal Python group study sessions where everyone interested in Python gathers to learn about Python, help others with Python, or just hang out. Everyone is welcome from Python beginners to experts. Bringing a laptop is encouraged (we'll have extension cords and power strips). If there's something you want to learn leave a comment on this invite so we can plan ahead. We're looking for speakers for our Monthly Meetups! Fill out the form if you are interested in presenting to the Python Community. https://forms.gle/ehSfUAC2WgR34Crq9

WQC has weekly Thursday night social nights at the Westerville Java Central. Come and grab a coffee and connect with the community: low stakes, chill environment, and tasty drinks. No registration is required; come as you are.

Come out to Improving for our monthly iOS and Mac meetings. This Month's Presentation: Nothing yet. (You should volunteer). What is Cocoaheads (http://cocoaheads.org/)? CocoaHeads is a group devoted to discussion of Apple Computer's Cocoa Framework for programming on MacOS X and iOS (including the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch). During monthly meetings, members present on their projects and offer tutorials on various programming topics. What is BuckeyeCocoa (http://buckeyecocoa.org/)? BuckeyeCocoa is a group of Objective-C/Swift developers/enthusiasts. We host monthly Cocoaheads and near-weekly NSCoder meetings in Columbus, Ohio. The meetings are free to attend. Presentations! Presenters welcome! We are always in need of people willing to present material. Any Swift and/or Objective-C related topic is welcome. Times can be 5 minutes (i.e. lightning talks) to a maximum of 2 hours. Interested? Contact info is on the BuckeyeCocoa website. To volunteer for a presentation contact us at @BuckeyeCocoa on Twitter. Follow us on Twitter! @BuckeyeCocoa (https://twitter.com/#!/Buckeyecocoa/) For more information: http://buckeyecocoa.org/

FREE event [https://www.ccad.edu/chroma](https://www.ccad.edu/chroma) Friday, May 15, 3–7 p.m. CCAD campus, 60 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH Join Columbus College of Art & Design for *2025* *Chroma: Best of CCAD*, our annual campuswide exhibition showcasing outstanding student work from across the college’s academic programs. This faculty-juried show features select work from CCAD students of all class years, and is a can’t-miss end-of-year campus celebration recognizing their tremendous achievements. It’ll be a night of fun and entertainment, with interactive games, animation and film screenings, art symposiums, poetry and prose readings, and more (along with some of the best local food trucks). *Chroma* is free and open to all. Many exhibitions including... **Game Art & Design:** **DSB, first floor, Welcome Center lobby and Room 115**

**Improving Office in Franklinton** Physical location: Improving Office 330 Rush Alley Suite #150 Columbus, OH 43215 Schedule: 6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages. 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s). Topic: This month John Lairson will share a notebook describing the Alpaca (Paper) Trading API and discuss different algorithms for evaluating stock trades. We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact Central OH Python at centralohpython@gmail.com

When judging morality, should we prioritize **intentions/duty** or **outcomes/results**? It introduces two influential philosophers as representatives of these approaches. * **Immanuel Kant (deontology):** An action is moral when it is done from **duty** and follows rational, universal principles (the **categorical imperative**). Certain acts—like lying—are wrong regardless of the consequences; you can’t do a wrong thing for a right reason. * **John Stuart Mill (utilitarian consequentialism):** The morality of an action is determined by its **effects**, specifically how much **happiness/well-being** it produces. Mill argues that some pleasures are “higher” than others, and that good intentions don’t redeem harmful outcomes. ## Discussion Questions 1. **The lying dilemma:** A murderer comes to your door and asks if your friend is hiding inside. Kant would say you must not lie. 2. **Can good intentions rescue a bad outcome?** 3. **The organ harvest problem:** A surgeon has five patients dying of organ failure and one healthy patient in for a checkup. Killing the one to harvest organs would save five lives, and the math works out for the utilitarian. Why does this feel so deeply wrong? Is that feeling a point in Kant's favor, or just a bias we should overcome? 4. **Do rules need exceptions?** Kant insists moral rules must be universal, with no exceptions. But most of us can imagine extreme scenarios where any rule seems like it should bend. Does the need for exceptions fatally undermine deontology, or is the strength of the system precisely that it refuses to bend? 5. **Who gets to calculate the consequences?** Utilitarianism asks us to maximize good outcomes, but we're notoriously bad at predicting consequences. If we can't reliably know the results of our actions, is it practical to base our entire moral system on outcomes? Does this uncertainty push us back toward rules and principles? 6. **Everyday morality:** Think about a real moral decision you've made recently, even a small one. Did you reason more like a Kantian (what's the right thing to do in principle?) or more like a utilitarian (what will produce the best result?)? Do most people naturally lean one way? 7. **Justice vs. the greater good:** A town can prevent a deadly plague by sacrificing one innocent person. The greater good is clearly served. But is it just? Can an action be morally right and deeply unjust at the same time? 8. **The big synthesis question:** Are these two systems actually opposed, or do they often arrive at the same answers by different paths? Is it possible that we need both: rules to guide us in the moment and consequences to evaluate systems and policies over time?